Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion Engine tech, forced induction, springs, shocks, brakes, tires, etc.

Strut Bars?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 18-May-2006, 08:18 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
imported_crazydragonclk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Markham
Posts: 868
Strut Bars?

Hey guys im planning on getting a strut bar, how much, what type, and any tips on installation?

also does it really improve performace turning etc???
imported_crazydragonclk is offline  
Old 18-May-2006, 08:33 PM
  #2  
-- site donator --
 
DumbasSi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 6,647
I would suggest an OEM SiR, GSR or even a Type-R. Direct bolt on, cheap and they are one piece so they don't flex as much.

If you don't have any other suspension mods, they you probably won't even notice an improvement with just the strut bar.
DumbasSi is offline  
Old 18-May-2006, 10:27 PM
  #3  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
imported_crazydragonclk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Markham
Posts: 868
ya no suspension mods its all stock, what exactly do they do anyways
imported_crazydragonclk is offline  
Old 18-May-2006, 10:39 PM
  #4  
-- site donator --
 
DumbasSi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Hamilton
Posts: 6,647
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strut_bar

Personally I'd spend the money elsewhere and buy strut bars later. A full tune-up, new tires, brake pads, etc. if your car is older and has higher k's.

Springs and struts would be a better suspension mod then strut bars.
DumbasSi is offline  
Old 18-May-2006, 10:53 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
imported_SaYjAiBaO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Posts: 1,961
passwordjdm, sir/gsr, and neuspeed bars are some of the best solid ones i've seen. you want a bar with no pivot joints because they're not nearly as effective.
imported_SaYjAiBaO is offline  
Old 18-May-2006, 11:31 PM
  #6  
Registered User
 
DK668's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Markham, Ontario
Posts: 392
I got myself a front and rear strut bar, havent install them yet though.
I already have a rear lower tie bar, LOOKS good.
My car is lowered .. I "think" i feel a bit of difference with the rear lower .. but i'm not sure, i hope adding two more struts will make it even better!
DK668 is offline  
Old 22-May-2006, 02:14 AM
  #7  
Registered User
 
imported_dirtywat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: At the racetrack. Wheeeee.
Posts: 94
I believe that strut bars are more for fine tuning your car (correcting oversteer or understeer) after you have installed the more major suspension components. The more major components being performance shocks and springs.
imported_dirtywat is offline  
Old 22-May-2006, 03:19 AM
  #8  
Registered User
 
imported_kungfugrip's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto
Posts: 2,087
im sellin my sir strut bar if u want it! since i installed a ITR bar, let me know haha
imported_kungfugrip is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
CivicX
Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion
7
22-Apr-2004 06:08 PM
imported_blkzc
Honda Civic (+ other) Parts/Accessories for Sale or Trade
2
18-Apr-2004 04:37 PM
civicsi1415
Honda Civic Performance - JDM Discussion
28
14-Aug-2003 04:11 AM



Quick Reply: Strut Bars?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:57 AM.